Gearboxes - Perkins 4.10SM Handbook

gearboxes
"NEW" 4.10SM Engine
HURTH HBW100 Mechanically Operated
Gearboxes should be filled with the recommended oil (see below) to the dipstick
full mark before being operated. The gearbox should not be run if no oil level is
shown on the dipstick as the box is immersion lubricated and splash fed. Gearbox
oil should be changed after to the first 25 hours of operation and then at intervals
of at least once a year.
Check oil levels about once a month. It is not necessary to screw the filler plug
dipstick fully home when checking the oil ievel as the plug can be rested on the
gearbox case.
Oil Capacity - 0.7 Imp. pint (0,4 litre) - 0,42 US Quart.
Recommended Oil - Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type A .
Maximum permissible oil temperature - 266° (130°C).
Low Line and High Line 4.10SM Engines
TMP TYPE 12000 Mk II
Checking and Filling Main Gearbox
Run engine for a short time and shut down . Immediately remove dipstick and wipe
blade. Re-insert dipstick and check oil level.
If it is showing between mark and bottom of dipstick rod, there is sufficient oil in
the box . If oil does not show on rod, top up until bottom of rod is touched .
The mark on the rod indicates oil level when engine has been stationary for a
period not less than 20 minutes. SAE 20 lubricating oil is recommended .
Checking and Filling Reduction Gearbox
Remove the oil level plug on the side of gearbox casing (see engine views). If
necessary, remove the filler plug and top up with SAE 20 oil until level with the oil
level plug hole.
Oil Capacity
Direct Drive
Reduction Box
2.25 Imp. pints
1 Imp. pints
1,28 litres
0,57 litres
38
1,3 US quarts
0.6 US quarts